FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels

After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security announced four FEMA officials have been fired.

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Several new administration officials were paid millions by Trump's PACs

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The Trump administration fired the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s chief financial officer and three others after Elon Musk misleadingly claimed the agency had used disaster relief funds for ...
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FEMA halts migrant housing funds in NY after Musk’s criticism

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BP cash bonus to be paid at 45% of target after poor performance

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White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda

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Musk calls for annual firing of judges after blocked DOGE access at Treasury

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Musk, as he fights DEI, is being paid to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon

As Elon Musk helps the Trump administration eliminate DEI, his SpaceX currently has a NASA contract to help land the first woman and first person of color on the moon.
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